Ivan Harding

Ivan Fredrick Harding, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, December 4, 2010. Ivan was born December 9, 1927, in a Preston, Idaho, country home, built by his father. He is the son of Albert Frederick Harding and Bertha May Corbridge Harding. Ivan moved to Idaho Falls when he was two years old. He attended Riverside Elementary School and then O.E. Bell Junior High until ninth grade. After working as a parts man and then automotive machinist, he entered the U.S. Army and trained in Morse Code as a radio operator during World War II. Ivan married Eunice LaRee Burtenshaw June 3, 1948, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They had been married 58 years when Eunice passed away December 6, 2006. They raised their family in Idaho Falls while Ivan worked for Mendenhall NAPA Auto Parts for 27 years and Radford-Hatch NAPA Auto Parts. He then ran his own machine shop until his retirement, passing his skills to his son, Blair, and sons-in-law, Steve and Keith. Ivan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings, including High Priest Group leadership, Sunday School president and teacher, faithful home teacher, and temple worker. He and Eunice served an LDS mission to Adam-Ondi-Ahmon, Missouri. Eunice passed away December 6, 2006. Ivan loved camping and boating with his family, fly fishing, and hunting. Joking around the campfire until late at night was a favorite. He did woodworking and created many gifts for family and friends. Although always living simply, he left a large legacy of love, devotion, and faith. He is survived by his son, Blair (Carolyn) Harding, two daughters, Annette (Steven) Saville and Shauna (Keith) McGary, all of Idaho Falls; grandchildren Grant Harding, Keena (Harding) Lill, Tamboree (Harding) Richey, Sareena (Saville) Gillespie, and Laisa McGary; step-grandsons, Matthew and Jacob Williams; great-grandchildren, Krahe and Kaeden Harding, Cole and Branson Lill, and Ryan and Dustin Richey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice; his parents; his sisters Ila, Freida, Lillie, and Gwen, a brother, Warren; and step-grandson, Daniel Williams. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Taylor Crossing Ward, 2040 Brentwood, with Bishop Greg Horton officiating. A viewing will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

Funeral Services

Saturday December 11, 2010 , 11:00 a.m. at Idaho Falls LDS Taylor Crossing Ward

The family will visit with friends on Friday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. and on Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

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